FESTIVALS 2027
Maldon History Festival 2027
Easter Sunday 28 & Bank Holiday Monday 29 March 2027
Venue: Promenade Park, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ
Opening times: 2027 opening times to be confirmed
Choose your tickets
Book festival day admission, the Saturday Medieval Feast and VIP Group Experiences here. Select the relevant date to see its available tickets.
Sunday 28 or Monday 29 March
Saturday 27 March, 8pm–midnight — £40
Groups of 5–10, covering both festival days
Living history by the Maldon waterfront
Celebrate Easter with a weekend of living history in Maldon’s Promenade Park. Discover historical recreations, meet re-enactors and explore stories from the past in a family-friendly outdoor setting.
Enjoy food and drink traders alongside the historical displays. The full 2027 programme and demonstration times will be announced before the festival.
What to enjoy
- Roman and medieval historical recreations
- Re-enactors, historical displays and opportunities to learn about life in the past
- Food and drink traders and family entertainment
- A welcoming outdoor setting for families, friends and history enthusiasts
Saturday night medieval feast
Saturday 27 March 2027, 8pm–midnight (ending Sunday 28 March at 12am). Join us the night before the festival.
A night of history. A table of friends. A feast to remember. Gather your friends for an atmospheric three-course medieval banquet, with long-table dining, waiter service and live medieval music.
Starter: Soup and oysters
Main: Roast hog or lamb, with a vegetarian option
Pudding: Spotted dick, with a gluten-free option.
£40 per person, plus booking fees. Individual and group bookings welcome. Medieval drinks available. Medieval dress is welcome, but optional.
Only 100 feast places are available. Feast tickets are £40 per person; festival admission is not included and must be booked separately.
VIP Group Experience
Make history together
Celebrate a birthday, mark a special occasion or gather your favourite people for a memorable weekend at Maldon History Festival, 28–29 March 2027.
For groups of 5–10 people, enjoy admission on both festival days, reserved daytime seating and your own personal liaison.
- A welcome meet-and-greet and festival guide.
- Reserved seating, kept available while you explore the festival.
- One £30 drinks voucher for your group’s person of honour, redeemable against beer, wine and standard spirits. Other guests’ drinks and premium spirits are purchased separately. Alcohol is for ages 18+ only, subject to age verification.
- Have-a-go archery, gladiator dress-up and traditional remedy making, subject to availability. Some activities require advance booking.
Dressing up is welcome, but optional. Please arrive by 12 noon each day. Late arrivals and no-shows do not qualify for a refund solely for missing the arrival deadline; statutory rights are unaffected.
Only five VIP group bookings are available for the weekend. Each reserves your group on both days. Minimum five and maximum ten people per group.
Group booking and price
£20 per person, plus Eventbrite booking fees. Choose the VIP Group Experience in the booking area and order between 5 and 10 tickets together for your group.
Your single group order covers everyone named in the booking for admission on both festival days. You do not need separate festival admission tickets for those guests.
Only five VIP group bookings are available. Booking will close when all five groups have been reserved.
The experience takes place during daytime festival opening hours. The Medieval Feast is booked separately; food and other drinks are purchased separately.
Getting here & parking
Use the Promenade Park car park and follow the signs towards the festival entrance beside Maldon Promenade Zoo. The entrance is approximately a two-to-three-minute walk from the main car park. Use postcode CM9 5JQ and see the entrance map below.
Check the car park’s current charges and restrictions when you arrive. Contact us before visiting to discuss access requirements. Separate arrival information for the Saturday-night feast will be confirmed with its booking details.
Frequently asked questions
When is the festival?
Easter Sunday 28 and Bank Holiday Monday 29 March 2027. Festival opening times will be confirmed here.
Where is it held?
Promenade Park, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ. The map shows the festival entrance near Maldon Promenade Zoo.
Where can I park?
Use the Promenade Park car park and follow the signed walking route to the entrance, approximately two to three minutes away. Check current parking charges and restrictions on arrival.
Can children attend?
Yes. Under 16s have free admission and must be accompanied by a paying adult aged 18 or over.
Can I bring my dog?
Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Please keep your dog on a lead, under control, and clean up after them.
When is the medieval feast?
Saturday 27 March 2027, 8pm–midnight. Enjoy a three-course banquet, long-table dining, waiter service and live medieval music. Tickets are £40 per person plus booking fees, with 100 places available. Festival admission is separate; select the Saturday session in the booking area at the top of this page.
Is there a VIP group experience?
Yes. Groups of 5–10 can book the VIP Group Experience at £20 per person, plus Eventbrite booking fees. It includes both festival days, reserved daytime seating and a personal liaison. Order 5–10 VIP tickets together, arrive by noon each day, and use the booking area at the top of this page. The feast is separate.
What if I need help with access?
Please contact us before your visit so we can discuss the entrance route and your access needs.
Are there options for different diets or allergies?
Explore the food traders and ask each trader directly about ingredients, allergens and preparation before ordering.
Need a hand planning your visit?
For event or access enquiries, contact [email protected] or call 07984 358255.